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(Photo: David Allee) |
DINING-WORKROOM
(1.) The Watercolors
Ceramic teapots, painted by Ruben for a series of fantasy
home-design products.
(2.) The Door Frame
Was concealed by an ugly metal door when the Toledos moved in.
(3.) The Iron Railing
Original to the loft.
(4.) The Mannequin
Designed by Ruben
for Ralph Pucci International.
He painted the
graffiti later.
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(Photo: David Allee) |
(1.) The Table and Chairs
A gift from the late illustrator Antonio Lopez, as is the console
by the wall.
(2.) The Chair Jackets
Designed by Isabel
to hide the scratches of
the previous owner’s cats, they’re like little vests that slip over the chairs.


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